Bold, bumpy, and bursting with personality!
Red Warty Thing pumpkins are the rebels of the patch, bright red-orange skin covered in dramatic, textured warts that scream autumn attitude. But don’t let their wild looks fool you. Inside, they’re all sweetness, with smooth, fine-grained flesh that’s perfect for baking and roasting. A true showstopper for both the kitchen and the porch!
Variety: Red Warty Thing Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)
Growth Habit: Warm-season annual with vigorous vines up to 15 feet
Height: Sprawling vines
Flavor Profile: Sweet, smooth, and nutty
Color: Bright red-orange skin with bumpy texture
Planting Conditions: Full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
Harvest Timeline: 110–120 days to maturity
Uses: Ideal for baking, soups, roasting, and ornamental displays
Fun Fact: Despite its gnarly appearance, this pumpkin is prized for its flavor and long storage life, beauty and beast in one!
Red Warty Thing brings drama to your garden and flavor to your table. Its sweet, dense flesh is perfect for pies, creamy soups, and roasting, while its wild, warty skin adds texture and color to autumn arrangements. Whether you’re cooking up comfort food or crafting a rustic porch display, this pumpkin makes a bold statement.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Plant in full sun with rich, well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Direct sow 1 inch deep, spacing hills 3–5 feet apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep soil moist but not soggy, especially during fruit development.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Once seedlings emerge, thin to 2–3 plants per hill.
✂️ Harvest: Pick when the skin is hard and the color is vibrant red-orange. Cure for 10–14 days to enhance flavor and shelf life.
